Just returned from a week on Kauai. One of my favorite highlights was spending the day with Matt…read morefrom Kauai Photo Tours. We were treated to epic photo spots across the island that otherwise we would not have known to visit. Matt was super helpful with photo shoot tips and made sure we enjoyed every stop along the way. We also got to eat some amazing local food from a food truck on the North Shore. If you want to capture some amazing photography, I highly recommend your reaching out to Kauai Photo Tours. You will have a great time!

I was visiting Hawaii for a Family Vacation and thought what better way to to view some out of the…read moreway areas than taking a Photo Tour. I was running a few minutes late (I was on the opp side of the island) but, it seemed I didn't hold everyone up that much. I don't recall the name of the tour guide but, he was outstanding and did a great job. I selected the tour with a bit of hiking involved which was great as we got to some out of the way locations. Overall it was just outstanding and the next time I'm back on Kauai I will for sure be taking another one of these tours.

Randy is the best you can get. I felt so lucky to find him. So over and above of any expectation we…read moreever had. A super knowledgeable guide with an awesome personality. A truly great person Thank you for everything Randy we are blessed to have met you

He's certainly knowledgeable about the island, but he long-hauled us with tons of unnecessary stops…read moreat the beginning of our trip to Waimea Canyon. He also was reading texts while driving and even took a call on our time when we were paying by the hour. I'm sure he'll have a convenient response to this review, explaining his side, but save yourselves the headache people and find a different tour guide who doesn't pull over and stop for every flower and plant on the entire island.

Our group of 6 loved our tour with Doug! We took the North Shore tour. He was very accommodating…read morewith our ship docking time which meant our tour had to start later than he usually does. He knew so much about the island and his love of it really shone through. If you're Canadian, be sure to mention it so you can connect with him through WhatsApp prior to your tour. He took us to the BEST lunch, we were all super happy with it (Tony's Catch food truck fyi) and the island is just spectacular. One thing we appreciated is that he didn't just take us to look at beautiful sites, he explained the history and significance of them. It was such a good experience. Our only disappointment was that we only had the one day and wish we could've done his second day tour! I guess we will have to visit again :) We highly recommend this!

Doug was a great tour guide! He clearly has a passion for the island's history and well-being. My…read morehusband and I took the east side and north shore tour and Uncle Doug brought us to the must see areas of this part of the island and pointed out things we never would have known had we just driven around ourselves. He also had great recommendations for lunch the day of the tour and gave insight on where to go and what to see the remainder of our days there. Doug is a wealth of information on all things flora and fauna on the island. Highly recommend Kauai Tour Guy if you're looking for a private tour experience!

I think the best way to do this is pro and con…read more Good crew. On time. Boat had strong motors. We saw whales, dolphins and sea turtles. The Napili Coast is superior. One crew member made a native woven hat and bowl and gave them away. Nice. We were closer than 30 yards from the whale and the calf and escort. By federal law 100 yards. The captain was good at sea. Cons: Smallest Catamaran in the harbor. Smallest rv toilet I ever saw, behind a tarp. No cushions on fiberglass seats for five plus hours. The picnic lunch was minimal but adaquate. Plenty of mixed sodas. Compared to the other catamarans, ours looked home made. Take your Dramamine. You ll need it.

Fantastic voyage up the Na'Pali coast with Captain! First, Auntie Debbie meets you in the parking…read morelot, with the warmest Aloha and then the fun begins. His vessel is docked closest to the lot and although it's smaller, the trip was intimate and perfect. The girls helping Captain tell stories of Hawaiian history and keep you entertained as you travel up the coast. After turning around the end point, you stop to snorkel and swim in the refreshing Pacific. Then, a buffet of deli options are put out to build your own sandwich, along with a salad, cake, and an assortment of beverages. On the way back in, you're taught to make flower leis and twisted Ti leaf ones too! It was awesome. Plus, Captain's family can be traced back to the 1600's and truly loves Kaua'i.

Dickie Chang is literally a walking Hawaiian Islands dictionary! His knowledge of the islands,…read morespecifically Kauai and Oahu can NOT be beat by anyone. His exclusive, private tours are a joy for any demographic looking to experience an authentic vacation here on the islands. Chang knows just about everyone & introduces his guests to local, small businesses & off-the-beaten path adventures like no one else can. Dickie is the best private tour guide for learning about culture, culinary & history during your stay. Every time a friend comes to visit, I call him up because I know they will be well taken care of. You'll see more in one visit with Chang as your tour guide than most people see even after years of residency. Chang maintains his VIP tours with class, engagement & positive Aloha vibes consistently. Looking to see the real Kauai? Call Chang!

My husband and I traveled to Kaua'i for the first time and really wanted to experience the island…read moreand explore nature as the locals do - get off the "beaten path". We knew we wanted to hike and surf, but had no clue as to where to go or how to even go about finding these so called hidden spots. We were referred to Jeffrey from a friend and right away he was so nice and friendly. He asked some great detailed questions to get to know us and find out exactly what we had in mind. The first day Jeffrey took us surfing and taught us how to "read" the ocean and now we know how the waves work and the physics behind the waves. Rather than just pushing us into the waves so we could try to stand up/fall down/paddle out and try it all over again, Jeffrey really taught us the fundamentals of surfing so we knew what we were trying to do. It was really amazing to learn from such a veteran surfer with so much experience. My husband was able to stand up and took to it immediately, I needed a little extra help. We also went snorkeling and learned about all the native fish, coral, and even saw an eel. We met him early in the morning the next day at a local coffee shop - which we never would have found without him - and the food was amazing (Kalaheo Coffee Co.) and immediately we knew it was a great decision for Jeffrey to be our tour guide. He drove us in his vehicle up the mountain and we stopped at several different spots to see some amazing views of the island and the canyons and then we parked and began our hike. The hike was the perfect level for us to enjoy but be challenged. Jeffrey knew the name and history of every tree and flower and was soo knowledgeable. Additionally, Jeffrey imparted some great words of wisdom regarding life and helped us to really learn a lot about ourselves and surpassing the limits we had set for ourselves. Who knew we were not only going to see these great sights, but get a little "life coaching" as well! Jeffrey took us to so many great sites. We spent another day with him and his wife Hezar and couldn't believe the gorgeous places they took us in Kokee. We ate fresh baby strawberries and saw some beautiful views. We were both soo happy with our experience with Jeffrey. He really listened to us to design a completely custom experience tailored exactly to our needs and taught us so much about nature, hiking, the island of Kaua'i and so much more. Additionally, he was able to recommend some great secret beaches, restaurants, and some great stores. He has been living on the island for a long time and really knows all the great spots. If you are ever in Kaua'i - you must take a tour with him!

What a great value! I priced around and this tour was a great price for a big boat and staff…read more There are smaller boats that you get pounded and soaked on that might be cheaper but not as comfortable. There are bigger ones for more money but this one is just right. Captain mike was awesome. He hopped in the water and snorkeled with us and even caught an octopus by hand. My kids were thrilled. The staff on board was super friendly and informative. The thing I liked best was it was very personable. We made it nearly to Keke beach. Entered a lava cave saw dolphins and sea turtles. My kids loved it and they have a much lower price for kids under 12 that really helped out on price. Good times!

Highlight of our Kaua'i vacation! I'm so glad we decided to slurge on this! It is definately worth…read moreit!!!!! A trip to Kauai isn't truly a Kauai trip without seeing the Na Pali Coast. And it was so much more than just a trip to Na Pali Coast! I'm not a water person, so this is saying a lot! Our tour was on the Na Pali Kai III, which was a catamaran that could take a max of 32 people. It included snorkeling and deli lunch. Lots of drinks were available at all times. There is also a restroom on board! Meet up was a Kikiaole Small Boat Harbor on the westside, where a number of other tours meet at the same picnic tables. A Liko tours worker will call your name and will come to you and you sign in. We had a party of 5 adults and 1 child (5 year old). There were a few kiddos on board, 1 being an infant. I'm glad the captain let those families go first to get first dibs in the back and shaded area. Though the front is exciting, if your prone to sea sickness, the front is no bueno. Our captain and crew were very knowledgeable and friendly, educating us on history, water life and all things Na Pali. The first hour and a half was cruising the west sighting dolphins! There were soooo many of them swimming in pods, taking air and spinning, it was fabulous! Of course, i wasn't camera ready for them. The next couple of hours was cruising the magestic Na Pali Coast. Unfortunately, this is when the waters started to get rough, we could not go into the open ceiling cave. The captain did go close to some waterfalls making some awesome photo ops. At that time, I started to feel queasy and moved to the very back of the boat (Sick Bay as they called it). A crew member poured a bottle of cold water on my feet and gave me herbal oil to dab behind my ear. He encouraged me to go into the water when it was time for snorkeling, and I did feel better. The area we stopped at for snorkeling was prime. So many fish and honu!!! And the fish were friendly, thank God. My 5 year old was able to put on a floatie to wrap around her waist. There is also a few boogie boards available to float on. I wished I had brought, at the very least, goggles for my 5 year old, as they did not have any kiddie size snorkel gear. Lunch was served during that time also. By then, I was done. I did not get too sick, but I fell asleep during the ride home. All in all, it was AMAZING!!! I encourage to save up, if you have to, for this activity. It truly shows you beauty of Kauai and it's magestic Na Pali Coast. And to add snorkeling and lunch?! Epic!

I went to Hawaii a few years back and this was the highlight of my trip…read more My parents had gone here 27 times over 27 years and i surprised them once and showed up on the beach to join them. We had a grand timr there. I still remember eating breakfast outdoors and the birds joining us. This was a great tour and our guide was so knowledgeable.

I text messaged Bob a few weeks ago, and we did a tour of the Coco Palms today. We loved our tour…read more We walked through the oldest coconut groves in Hawaii, where a couple of scenes from Pirates of the Caribbean was filmed. (On Stranger Tides) Went to the remains of the bungalow that Elvis always stayed in, and the lagoon area where they filmed the final scenes of Blue Hawaii. Bob only does private tours now, so it was just me, my wife and Bob. He tells stories of the famous people who visited, and he has pictures on his I-phone of how the resort once looked.